Why is it unpatriotic to criticize Bush? Does he not deserve it?

Question

I am thinking his bull headed stubborn determination to " win " in Iraq will be the death knell of the GOP, if they can't come to their senses in time to remove him AND Cheney from office. Interesting times. interesting times.

Rick D: numerous folks seem, like your self to believe Bush to be a person of integrity where I see childish stubbornness, rigidity, and a closed mind.
I guess it depends on what prism one views the world through. I would gratefully have even Nixon back, or trade Bush in for a Ford or an Eisenhower. But this simpering conartist, serial killer should never have been allowed to steal his first election. Sheeple tend to vote for men like this

Answer 1

Not only is it not unpatriotic, it is the DUTY of every American citizen to question his or her government constantly.

It is what the framers of the constitution designed, and what makes us great.

Answer 2

Rational criticism of the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch or Judicial Branch is not unpatriotic.

Michael Savage criticizes Bush all the time, and he's a Nationalist. Rush and Hannity hate Bush's liberal spending.

It's only unpatriotic to push the enemy's propaganda during times of war, or to give them classified information, or to encourage their troops.

People who criticize Bush seem to be very sensitive to this concept, although Bush has been very courteous and non-confrontational to his political enemies who spout either Jihadist or Comintern propaganda. Maybe Bush, himself, works for them. Ever thought of that? Maybe he's a dupe, too.

Republicans are weak right now. Especially in Congress. But, just like during Korea, there will be a lot of of Americans who come home after serving bravely, unhappy with the political party that stabbed them in the back and did everything possible to advance the enemy's position.

Answer 3

It's unpatriotic because Bush has made everyone think that the Iraq war is the war on terror (when it really isn't). It's the US military caught in the middle of a civil/sectarian war that it can never win or stop (w/ only 150,000 US troops). So conservatives who think ever word out of Bush's mouth is the Gospel think that when you criticize Bush you are criticizing America and that you want the troops to lose when in fact you are criticizing Bush for lying about Iraq war & getting us into a mess that we can't get out of and bring the troops home who should never have been in this position in the 1st place.

Answer 4

It's not unpatriotic to criticize the President. This is a democracy, no one gets shot for voicing disagreement with elected leaders. What might be considered unpatriotic is the lack of respect for the office regardless of how you feel about the man.

Even in the depth of his dragging the title of President of the United States through the mud I continued to refer to Mr. Clinton as "President Clinton". Not out of respect for him but respect for the office.

Please continue to criticize President Bush and Vice President Cheney if you wish. But please offer the office the respect it deserves.

Sidebar: Nearly the entire congress voted for the war in Iraq based on the same evidence and intelligence the administration had. I think it's important to remember that. So what is the answer now? Just pack up our gear and bring everybody home leaving the entire country in a vacuum for the insane radicals to fill? Shall we do that? What is your proposal? What do the Democrats propose? Please share with us so we can indeed get our folks home in one piece without throwing the entire region into a seething pit of terrorism...

Answer 5

It is unpatriotic to NOT criticize Bush, especially when he deserves it and he has over 3,000 of them who came home in body bags caused by invading a country that had nothing to do with terrorism or 9/11!!

Now we are fighting insurgents and are killing Iraqi's in a civil war.

The Constitution one my state says this, and as one of the original 13 (9th) has been on the books longer than most states have!

[Art.] 10. [Right of Revolution.] Government being instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the whole community, and not for the private interest or emolument of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, whenever the ends of government are perverted, and public liberty manifestly endangered, and all other means of redress are ineffectual, the people may, and of right ought to reform the old, or establish a new government. The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.

June 2, 1784 New Hampshire Constitution

Answer 6

It is a duty to criticize the one who made mistakes! But if we abuse it, it backfires! 70% of us opposed war, thinking about losing more men! But remember: 1 day 9/11 we lost 2000! 1 year in Iraq, we lost 3000! If we just build up defense here, what will be the chance for another 9/11-like event? Does he deserve it?

Answer 7

To be honest, I am getting a little mad with people who are so upset about the war in Iraq. Let's say that we stayed in America, as Sadaam continues to rule in Iraq. Meanwhile, we are sitting here, thinking that there are weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq. With time, all of a sudden here comes Iran, an ally of Iraq, with an active Nuclear Weapons program of their own. Finally, here is little North Korea with their nukes. Does anyone realize something about these three countries?

They all hate America.

Answer 8

Because liberals are traitors, and should be punished as such. Someone who believes the industrial revolution caused ice to melt 10,000 years ago as you say you do cannot be expected to understand.
I assume you realize that by the way you worded the question you are saying that you believe it is unpatriotic to criticize Bush. Funny how the Freudian slips show...

Answer 9

How can it be unpatriotic when 70% of America thinks the war was a mistake? That idiot claimed that even if only Laura and Barney (his dog) supported him, he was going to stay the course.

Can you imagine what kind of moron would imply that even if all the generals in the military and all the citizens of the country told him to change his policy, he wouldn't listen?

That's a dictator talking.

Answer 10

It would be unpatriotic not to question GW's abilities to govern this country whether he hadn't invaded Iraq. Overall he hasn't done anything domestically worth speaking of. Invading Iraq has just lined the pockets of his buddies in and out of Texas.